Here are some of the best quotes to prove they had the best friendship.
Criminal Mindsis such a serious show, there are few and far between moments of humor.
Spencer gets him back later, but it’s a moment that truly showcases the brotherly bond they have.
Including their bickering and brotherly fighting.
Derek’s Nickname For Spencer
“Pretty boy.”
Derek is the only one to give Spencer a nickname, and the only one to use one consistently.
The nickname always comes from a place of genuine care and humor.
It’s a heartwarming reflection of their friendship and how end the two are.
In episode 24 of season 4, titled ‘Amplification’,Reid is poisoned by Anthrax without realizingit.
He watches as Spencer deteriorates and is angry at himself for not being able to help.
Once they find the cure, Derek wastes no time in getting Reid the help he needs.
Seeing Derek so upset over Reid’s safety is another example of how deeply he cares for him.
Derek’s Family Knows About Spencer
“You’re Doctor Reid, right?
Derek talks about you.”
Spencer finally meets Derek’s sisters, to which they tell him they’ve heard plenty about him.
Spencer Trying To Learn Baseball
“Reid, that’s not feeling it.”
“I’m feeling like an idiot.”
Spencer is struggling with it after admitting sports have never been his strong suit.
Unforatnetly, viewers don’t see Derek and Spencer interact on screen.
In season 3, episode 3, fans see Derek and Spencer stuck in an elevator.
It’s hilarious to see both men freaking out together, a moment that surely bonds them going forward.
They both joke about it after they escape, clearly their friendship is stronger for it.
Spencer struggles the most with social situations out of anyone on the team.
He also goes through the most personal growth, and this is evident in this scene with Derek.
However, he doesn’t.
Derek Naming His Son After Reid
“Hank is for my pops.
But Spencer is the best little brother anybody could ever ask for.
I love you, kid.”
Derek’s departure from the show is one that left fans emotional, for many reasons.
Perhaps the most emotional of all was when he revealed the name of his son to Spencer.
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